Florida · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Flagler County, FL

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Flagler County, FL at $1,806 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $1,433. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $34.73 an hour full time, or $72,240 a year. The typical household there would spend 28% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,758 (down 2.7%).

Rent in Flagler County, FL at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,806$21,672 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,758 (−2.7%)
Studio$1,278$25/hr needed
1 bedroom$1,433$28/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$34.73an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$2,468$47/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Flagler County, FL?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,806Monthly market rent
Share of gross income28%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$72,240To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,934At 30% of $77,363
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Flagler County, FL by bedroom, and the pay it takes

Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Flagler County, FL, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$1,278$15,336$51,120$24.58/hr
1 bedroom$1,433$17,196$57,320$27.56/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,806$21,672$72,240$34.73/hr
3 bedrooms$2,468$29,616$98,720$47.46/hr
4 bedrooms$2,797$33,564$111,880$53.79/hr

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Rent in Flagler County, FL: common questions

How much is rent going down in Flagler County, FL in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,758 for a two-bedroom, down 2.7% from $1,806. A one-bedroom goes from $1,433 to $1,376, a studio from $1,278 to $1,326.

These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.

What is the average rent in Flagler County, FL?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,433 for a one-bedroom and $1,806 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,672 a year for the two-bedroom.

It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.

How much do you need to make to afford rent in Flagler County, FL?

To keep a $1,806 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.73 an hour, or $72,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,433 takes $27.56 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Flagler County, FL?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,278, one bedroom $1,433, two $1,806, three $2,468 and four $2,797 a month.

Is rent affordable in Flagler County, FL?

For the typical household, earning $77,363 a year ($6,447 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,806 takes 28% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.

How is the income needed for rent worked out?

Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,806 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $72,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.73 an hour.